Activity Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of these is most important to include in a summary of this Article? | The Negro Leagues produced some of baseball’s best players and were a source of pride and joy for many Black communities. |
| Which of these is most important to include in a summary of this Article? | Black baseball teams produced some great players and were a source of community pride. |
| Which is the closest antonym for the word elite? A. standard B. ferocious C. partial D. transparent | standard |
| Which is the closest antonym for the word monumental? A. methodical B. mechanical C. mature D. minor | minor |
| The Article states: Families dressed in their best. Crowds by the thousands gravitated to the stadium. Fans watched their Kansas City Monarchs play the Chicago American Giants, the Homestead Grays, or the Newark Eagles. It was more than a joyful day out at the ballgame. It was a celebration. The author’s purpose for writing this passage was to | establish the significance of the Negro Leagues in Black communities and create an upbeat tone |
| According to the Article, which of these is an accurate comparison between the Negro Leagues and the Major Leagues? | The slugging abilities and on-field feats of Negro League players matched those of Major League players. |
| Which passage from the Article best supports the idea that the Negro Leagues were important to Black Americans? | Black baseball teams and their elite play were a source of fun, pride, and solidarity for Black communities. |
| Which passage from the Article best supports the idea that the Negro Leagues were important to Black Americans? | In that era, segregation policies blocked Black citizens from enjoying many aspects of American life …. Black baseball teams were a source of fun and community pride. |
| According to the Article, why was integrating Major League Baseball a bittersweet victory? | As more Black players joined Major League teams, the Negro Leagues folded for good. |
| The Article states: In 1933, the New Negro National League was founded, followed by the Negro American League. The financial fortunes of the Negro Leagues would ebb and flow over the next three decades, but their popularity and high-level of play stayed strong. Which is the closest synonym for the word ebb? | decline |
| The year 1947 brought a groundbreaking shift, not just for baseball but American society at large. The Brooklyn Dodgers recruited the outstanding Jackie Robinson, integrating the Major Leagues. In 1948, the Cleveland Indians added Larry Doby and Satchel Paige. The pair helped Cleveland win the World Series that year. Which is the closest antonym for the word recruited? | dismissed |
| According to the Article, which of these events happened last? | Negro League players’ statistics were considered part of Major League history. |
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